CVE-2023-3261
CWE-119Published: August 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Dataprobe iBoot PDU running firmware version 1.43.03312023 or earlier contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the librta.so.0.0.0 library.Successful exploitation could cause denial of service or unexpected behavior with respect to all interactions relying on the targeted vulnerable binary, including the ability to log in via the web server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-3261 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-3261 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts